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Two Viennese Students – The Bishop and his Disobedient Pastor Jakov Stojanović

The paper explores complex relationship between bishop of Djakovo J. J. Strossmayer and his younger contemporary and pastor in the Diocese Jakov Stojanović (1842-1910). Strossmayer is considered to be one of the foremost individuals in Croatian history and the merits of his political, cultural and theological work were renowned even during his life-time. Great affection was shown to him especially by like- minded Croatian politicians and his diocesan clergy. Nevertheless, he also faced criticism among few of his clergymen, what led even to open confrontations. One of those clergymen was Jakov Stojanović, who initially shared a lot in common with Strossmayer: they were both born in Osijek, Strossmayer ordained Stojanović and was very close to his oncle and tutor Antun Stojanović and they shared same views. Both were, in different times, students at the St. Augustine College for diocesan Priests in Vienna. Yet already the way Strossmayer and Stojanovic were appraised at that Viennese college indicates their later dissents, especially differences in their perspective on Habsburg policies. While Strossmayer was approved as one of the best students at the College, Stojanovics competences and behaviour during his study in Vienna were considered inappropriate for a high-ranked clergyman, presumably because of his notable anti-Habsburg (and anti-German) views. The disagreements between the bishop and his pastor were deepened during the years and their relationship ended with an open confrontation.

Josip Juraj Strossmayer; Jakov Stojanović; clergy; higher education

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